SUFC: The Future Tom Lawrence update on ground and facilities

[OldBlueLady]

Thanks to Tom for this, it's the kind of thing many on here have been crying out for.

One thing though, the aims for the North Bank seem to have switched sides as I am sure they were originally looking at the North West corner for away fans. If everyone is still accessing from Shakespeare Drive, they will definitely need to improve the access and exit arrangements there.

 

[defender05]

The only worry for me is what fans go in there. If they are go cheer the team on great but if they are going to spend the whole game goading the away fans then there is no point.

 

[NZamba Legend]

The only worry for me is what fans go in there. If they are go cheer the team on great but if they are going to spend the whole game goading the away fans then there is no point.

Surely you’ve got this the wrong way round

 

[TrueBlue]

Getting the North Bank should not be that hard, myself and @Smiffy got it back for the fans when we were in the league so national league in theory should be just as easy if not easier

 

[Hawkwell Blue]

The only worry for me is what fans go in there. If they are go cheer the team on great but if they are going to spend the whole game goading the away fans then there is no point.

Surely you can do both

 

[sufc4life21]

The communication from the club has been decent the last few weeks. Fair play to CUSO for giving the fanbase the information of Southend present and future. Gives the fanbase hope going forward

 

[TrueBlue]

The only worry for me is what fans go in there. If they are go cheer the team on great but if they are going to spend the whole game goading the away fans then there is no point.

It’s going to happen whatever it’s going to come down to having the right type of segregation

 

[Medway Blue]

Getting the North Bank should not be that hard, myself and @Smiffy got it back for the fans when we were in the league so national league in theory should be just as easy if not easier

That was 12+ years ago mate. I think what makes it harder these days is the stricter H&S and access/egress regulations that exist now, and which necessitate costly improvements.

 

[Supershrimper]

It’s going to happen whatever it’s going to come down to having the right type of segregation

A debate for another day but which came first, the goading of away fans or the segregation.

Rugby, Cricket there is no segregation and fans mix quite well. Football is segregated so you get the safety in numbers mentality of some people who if they were sitting in the a mixed stadium wouldn't say boo to a goose.

Head across the pond to America and the idea of segregation at sports events (basketball, ice hockey, american football and soccer) is unheard of.

Certain away games i'll quite happily head into the home seating to watch a game partly because there is more room. Oxford City / Dover / Ebbsfleet away. All crammed in one end of the stadium whilst iIhad the freedom and luxury to walk around 3 sides of the ground. I'll be doing the same at Braintree too

 

[Leigh_Seasider]

A debate for another day but which came first, the goading of away fans or the segregation.

Rugby, Cricket there is no segregation and fans mix quite well. Football is segregated so you get the safety in numbers mentality of some people who if they were sitting in the a mixed stadium wouldn't say boo to a goose.

Head across the pond to America and the idea of segregation at sports events (basketball, ice hockey, american football and soccer) is unheard of.

Certain away games i'll quite happily head into the home seating to watch a game partly because there is more room. Oxford City / Dover / Ebbsfleet away. All crammed in one end of the stadium whilst iIhad the freedom and luxury to walk around 3 sides of the ground. I'll be doing the same at Braintree too

I hear you and can see why people go in the home ends though obviously you can't join in the chants etc or celebrate the goals as much! Away ends in football are usually the worst part of the ground and are often uncovered/cramped/crap views. 40 odd years of watching football tells me if you go looking for trouble you can find it but equally if you're respectful and don't act like a dick you will .. most of the time .. be fine. It's not the 80s any more.

 

[Thundersley Blue]

Would this be just a temporary arrangement for the North Bank ? I am thinking ahead to when we have a new East Stand ?

 

[Finney on the wing]

All you have to do now it flash a nipple, I do believe.

what do the guys do then ?

 

[Yorkshire Blue]

It’s so good to see a positive update and to feel like our club is moving forward once again.

 

[LBBlue]

“Due to complicated flow rate calculations, we will be keeping the away fans in the North East corner“

Nice bit of plain English or not!

Will they be allowed out at the end of the game?

 

[bazzashrimper]

“Due to complicated flow rate calculations, we will be keeping the away fans in the North East corner“

Nice bit of plain English or not!

Will they be allowed out at the end of the game?

It’s complicated (expensive). Maybe that’s all we need to know

 

[dannypav]

We would fill the ground :-) if played anyone higher up in the league

I think F.A.Cup rules don't allow this.
There is a percentage of capacity I believe ?
That was my point.

 

[Ayrshire Blue]

Unpopular opinion, the North bank is **** and it's the worst view in the Hall.

 

[GBJ]

I think F.A.Cup rules don't allow this.
There is a percentage of capacity I believe ?
That was my point.

I think it’s 15%. Or at least it used to be.

If RH can hold 9k, we’d have to give up 1350.

That’ll be just over half of the NB.

 

[overseas shrimper]

Unpopular opinion, the North bank is **** and it's the worst view in the Hall.

Surely South Lower beats the North on this score.

 

[GNH]

Unpopular opinion, the North bank is **** and it's the worst view in the Hall.

But you are (almost) correct, the South Lower view is even worse but other than that it needs a lot of TLC